gnathic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Ancient Greek γνάθος (gnathos, “jaw”) + English -ic; equivalent to * γναθικός (gnathikos)

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (RP) enPR: gnăʹthĭk, năʹthĭk, IPA: /ˈɡnæθɪk/, /ˈnæθɪk/, X-SAMPA: /"gn{TIk/, /"n{TIk/

Adjective[edit]

gnathic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to the jaw.
    • 1990: Thomas Pynchon, Vineland
      ‘Want to get an idea of your gnathic index, and that mustache is in the way.’

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